Today we look at the modern conversation around if we are good enough and how we might become good enough.

The Readings are 2 Corinthians 11:21, Luke 8:4 and Psalm 11 taken from The Sunday called Sexagensima on pg 134 in the BCP

Today we look at what and who we should be striving for and how we strive. We all strive for something even when lazily sitting by. What will our victory or loss be in the end and how do we seek the greatest reward.

The Readings are 1 Corinthians 9:24, Matthew 20.1 and Psalm 10 taken from The Sunday called Septuagesima on pg 132 in the BCP

Today we look at the how humility and mourning may not seem it, but are immense virtues that not only help us to enter into the kingdom of God, but also allow God to lift us up and find the joy on earth

The Readings are James 4:6 and Matthew 6:16 and Psalm 51 taken from The first day of Lent or Ash Wednesday found on pg 139 in the BCP

Today we look at the how we need to share the good news and how it is rediculous (though by the grace of God it happens) to think people will discover everything they need to know without being told. It is in fact for their and our good that we tell them and we need to.

The Readings are Roman 10:8, Matthew 28:16 and Psalm 4 -The Missionary Work of the Church Overseas pg 121

Today we look at the idea of purification. An idea I think modern listeners might struggle with but is none the less important. We see purification in two great ways, through waiting and patient watching, and through our suffering and struggles. How might our hearts be purified to be strong in the midst of everything, ready for the day when Christ comes.

The Readings are Malachi 3:1, Luke 2:22 and Psalm 3 -The Presentation of Christ in the Temple or The Purification of Saint Mary the Virigin pg 266

Today we look at how we often don't recognize God in our midst and in our history. It is important for us to reflect and pray on where God is and has been, not just for ourselves, but for helping others to see God in their story as well.

The Readings are Acts 21:40, Luke 21:10 and Psalm 2 - The Conversion of Paul pg 264

Today we look at how we become like true children of God through faith in Christ.

The Readings are Galatians 4:1 and Matthew 1:18 - The Sunday After Christmas - Pg 113

Today we look at why the first witnesses to God's birth are a bunch of humble shepherds outside of Bethlehem. This should remind us of some of the great shepherds throughout Scripture, but also how we are all meant to be shepherds as we guide and lead others to God. Mostly it tells us about how Jesus is both the spotless lamb, but also the great shepherd who is willing to lay his life down for the flock

The Readings are Titus 2:1 and Luke 2:1 - The Second Readings of Christmas Day - Pg 107

Today we at the power of the Word of God, but not just as God used it to create all things, or how it lives in Christ, but also of how it dwells with us. The Word becoming incarnate with us in Christ reminds us that God's power to create and bring order surrounds us, but what's more as he has given us his word in Scripture he has put his Word on our lips and to live in us.

The Readings are Hebrews 1.1, John 1.1 - Christmas Day pg 104

Today we look at how we can carry God's Kingdom with us to change the world

The Readings are Micah 4:1, Luke:26 and Psalm 146 - Advent Ember Day pg 100

Today we look at John the Evangelist, and how he explores what it really means to have our creator with us.

The Readings are 1 John 1:1, John 21:19 and Psalm 145 - St. John the Evangelist pg 110